Tom Yum Goong

If you’re a Filipino and haven’t tried this one out I am sure you will love this one as it is nearly similar to sinigang but its spicier and its tastes cleaner and fresher due to lemon grass and galangal. The first time I saw this I was intimidated as the place where I first saw it garnishes it with lots of red chillies and I see people sweating a lot when eating them. But that fear did not last as I hear a lot of them saying it’s really good, so I tried and happy I have done so as it is really good for me this is the best Thai dish.

The words “tom yum” came from the Thai words “tom” and “yam” meaning boiling and spicy sour salad respectively which accurately defines this dish. This dish have several variations and here are some that I know:

Tom yum goong – Prawn / Shrimp

Tom yam pla – Fish

Tom yum gai – Chicken

Tom yam thale – Mixed seafood like prawns, clams, squid and fish

Tom yam nam khon – Prawns with coconut milk

Tom yam kha mu – Pork knuckles

A very popular dish in neighbouring countries like Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. A really must try specially for those who love their food hot.

This is one of my favorite Thai food and you simply made it at home which even looks better than Thai restaurant. You are such a talented cook, Raymund! Do you have any food that you won’t even attempt? I guess not? Love this soup!

My husband is in Bangkok now and of course just to rub it in he keeps sending me photos of what he is eating but none of his pictures look as gorgeous as this dish. A great classic.. Retweeted… Take care, BAM

This is my personal fave dish, although I am really the only one who likes this hot and sour soup! My husband’s a wimp when it comes to spice and heat, and my kids are still too young to appreciate such a complex flavour. Hope to change that in the future because they are missing out on a really great soup! Yours look divine!